Schubert, Cantus with one of my favorite groups.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqp6hWcZl5Q
I have a CD titled "Witness: volume 1 Spirituals and Gospels" It's by a group called -- The ensemble Singers and Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series of Minnesota. Philip Brunelle - Conductor Do you know of them? Can't find them on you-tube. Another great performance from Minnesota. Cheers |
Phillip Brunelle is widely considered as the best choral director in the world .
The King’s group leaders from both Oxford and Cambridge have told me they are in awe of him .
Like most true geniuses he is a tad world of his own type .I believe he only will record with the MSP PBS , only place I have ever seen him . Could be a financial thing . The Plymouth is a church in Plymouth MN , west burb of Mpls . Was the Church choir originally but now Singers come from hundreds
just to sing with him , no cash involved . But most are just in MSP metro.
In this day and time the little apple is ground zero for the Lutheran Church , not just in the USA but in the world . The Swedes and Norwegians
who where first white settlers her brought their Religion with them and kept it . Anglican Church , my church, also has good choirs as do the Catholics .
And as St,. Áugustine said , and his monk Luther echoed , a prayer sung once is a prayer said twice ..
Couple years ago I stood with the King’s Oxford leader thanking him for a great performance and a boy treble , perhaps 9 years old inched up to me
and said , "We like it here better than Toronto because you really believe ".Out of the mouths of babes ! Been to Church of all types over the US , east,west , north and south ,
and people in the upper -mid-west are not what others are , Christian for
an hour on Sunday .
General observation of course , all black church ladies excluded .
P.S . google’" Classical Minnesota " might take you to MSP PBS which has thousands of their film concerts open to steaming by public . If not , let me know and I’ll call them up .My sustainer # is 651-229-1300, they should know and
they talk "Minnesota Nice" .
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Pryso, great drummer! Nice clip. Boy does that bring back memories. Title tune from his debut studio recording. Thanks! Billy Cobham is dear to me because, aside from being a great drummer, this record introduced me to the great Michael Brecker who recorded with him. I was still in HS and the jazz band director brought this to class to play for the saxophone players in the band. He said “check this guy out!”. Brecker was still just an up and coming young session player then: https://youtu.be/l-b_h8i9eWU |
rok, this is my favorite Chanticleer . Best of this classic I have ever heard .Vaughn Williams was / is the Master ! I grieve though it for my beloved grand mother who lived out her life in a place she did not want to be because her father took the low road in 1915 . https://youtu.be/9PTZG2cHM5g?t=2 |
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Chanticleer- Loch Lomond:
Excellent!!
The Scots and The Irish have a way with songs.
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Alberta Hunter: My Particular Man
Now that was when The Blues was The Blues!!! You could get arrested for a song like that. Ma Rainey type stuff. Love it.
I really must seek out more music of this era. Esp by female singers. Talk about telling it like it is!!!
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Frog , you have to be one hell of player to be that lyrical on a guitar !
My only interest in the Beatles is I kept hearing from people who should know that others wrote their music . Don’t lose any sleep over it .
I did like "Norwegian Wood " .
I don’t knock their music but when I was working all hours I sure wasn’t going take the hour or two I had to listen to them over Bach , Brahms or Schubert .
rok , I bought that Hunter album on advice from guy at record store . Went back next day on my advice and bought two more . Still got ém ! Down low with a touch of class ......At a 99 she could drop bye my house .
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I’ll take Bach, Brahms or Schubert anytime as well. Still, time and a place for all. Well, not all.....
Those people who should know don’t know. A myth that has been debunked many times. The myth started because they did, in fact, not start writing their own material until they started recording. Besides, wouldn’t at least some of the mystery writers have revealed themselves after all these years? |
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OK , doesn’t really matter to me anyway .
IF you saw the Rack.Vespers I put on what did you think of the voice of that black haired beauty soloist ? Knocked me out .
IMO stuff like than really proves the human voice is the ultimate instrument .
Vespers op 37 is a small masterpiece but a masterpiece it is .I think they got as deep in Rackmaninov’s soul as anything he ever wrote . |
acman3, that Linda May clip is a killer .
I can't keep up with you , but when I can I often get something out of the box which is a good thing , a very good thing .
Thanks .
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Congrats on the Silver acquisition.
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I just bought "Scandal" and had a listen last night. Great album and great musicians.
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Rach “Vespers”. I don’t think glorious is an overstatement. No doubt the human voice is the greatest instrument. Beautiful singing and insight into the music. Gorgeous solo alto and remarkable resonance from the bass for a “from the bottom up” balance in the harmonies that is not heard too often. Thanks.
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Thank you .
When I saw the alto smile approvingly at the bass I thought I was in heaven .
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mary_jo, I hope you are reading this and still with us.
What you said is so true about jazz: "what I have previously said - make your own work, be original. "
But speaking of movies, let me recommend this. It certainly is original, and I truly enjoyed it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=49&v=f22rco1wFxE&feature=emb_logo pryso, just because I am in silenzio stampa mode that does not mean that I cannot, now and then check up on (by taking look at the thread) how you are guys doing. I really appreciate all of you. And thank you for your recommendation. I will make sure to watch it on the first occasion. |
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Just plain beautiful human cheer up music . ac strikes again !Let me see , Delta has new Airbus 350 -900 direct to Paris from Minneapolis .............. |
Thanks acman. I continue to be surprised by then number of "hot jazz" or "gypsy jazz" groups formed over the past 20 years or so. There was a long lull after Django's death but the Hot Club of France now seems to be well known and appreciated. My parents had an album by the HCoF so I knew their music at an early age. This was one of the first "revisions" I became aware of - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMxIwtGhahQ&list=PLa4T9NsDtq8zpxiUXwrtLbjirhwUqNXuC&index=7 |
Today's Listen: Horace Silver -- THE HARDBOP GRANDPOP with/Claudio Roditi, Michael Brecker, Steve Turre, Ronnie Cuber, Ron Carter, Lewis Nash Notes: "There are two songs on this CD that are meant to be tributes. One of them is dedicated to one of the great masters from the swing era -- Coleman Hawkins (Hawkin). The other one is dedicated to one of the great masters from the be-bop era -- Dexter Gordon (Diggin' On Dexter). The song 'Gratitude' was inspired by my great love for Louis Armstrong."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-OPmxLe8KE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvzSs5WPerw extensive quote from the OP's favorite song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2btaDfyFWts New Group, New Label, New Music. The Aficionado Jury may now retire to deliberate and come to a verdict. Cheers |
Great players all, great solos, new and typically catchy Silver tunes. So, why am I not convinced? Not sure. There is a nervous vibe to some of this; a little too earnest. The time is not quite settled; not always locked in especially on the up tempo tunes. I think the problem is between Silver and Lewis Nash who I usually like a lot. It happens. The chemistry isn’t always there. Maybe it’s me; I’ll listen again in the morning. |
Well, heaven knows I love me anything coming from swing , but on that " Hawk"n seemed like some toes got stepped on.
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frogman
Question:
Your employed as a member of a large traveling classical orchestra?
What instrument (s) do you play?
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I know there are some Hiromi fans out there . This is her latest , only out a few months . I joke you not , on a scale of 1-10 this s..t is a 15 ! Starts at 20:00 https://youtu.be/A8RCz_RoefM?t=3If there is anybody more REALLY creative in all of music I ain't heard it ! |
Frogman , here Is a new take from a guy I respect largely because he is the
master of between notes .Also highly creative .
"The greatest instrument in the world is the human soul "
Arvo Part
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Last day of Christmas . The Carol I love best coming from London’s Great Albert Hall . Sung by a honest soul and the voices he loves best. Amen https://youtu.be/MM-2Qz4hcwI?t=2 |
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An open soul like Shaham meets another , what more could one want .
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The Frogman:
The last several CD notes I have posted mentioned the phrase "17 piece band". What is the significance of ’17 piece’ bands. Google was not clear, or did not consider that number as special. Is that some sort of ’standard’ for the size of Jazz Big bands?
Wynton’s JALC Orchestra has 15, I think.
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Hey schubert BIG Hiromi Uehara fan here. I first saw her live back in 2009 when she was touring to support her "Beyond Standard" album. I have every disc she ever recorded including DVD’s and Bluray’s. When she had the 3 piece band "Sonic Bloom" for the 2 releases titled "Time Control" (2007) and "Beyond Standard" (2008) she "fused out" and those 2 albums are my favorites from her catalogue. Her solo, duo and trio albums are exceptional as well. This can be expected for someone as talented as she is. Her biggest influence among others is Ahmad Jamal. And when Stanley Clarke and Lenny White ask you to collaborate on a trio recording with them you know you are special. Sonic Bloom personnel: Dave "Fuze" Fiuczynski: Guitar Tony Grey: Bass Martin Valihora: Drums Beyond Standard tour with Sonic Bloom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duM9WIvcxJgHiromi with Clarke and White: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u2YZUSp6SIWith Chick Corea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRU1o-sCnqYWith Stanley Clarke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I5-gTuqfFc
And if you have the time (25 minutes) listen to this awesome medley from her 2019 album "Spectrum" titled "Rhapsody In Blue": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEn-r0OUP10 |
Rok, I believe that there would be agreement among most arrangers that a minimum size for the designation “big band” is 5 saxophones, 3 trombones, 3 trumpets and 3 rhythm (piano, bass and drums). Anything much smaller than that (fewer horns) would make it what is usually referred to as “small big band”. This number of horns (11) gives arrangers enough “voices” for a fairly complete expression of most arranging techniques that are typically used in the genre. However, I would say that if there is a “standard” size as defined by the most common size of big band it would be 5 saxophones, 3 trombones, 4 (!) trumpets and 3 rhythm. As you point out that is what Wynton uses at JALC.
“17 piece big band” is a more generous or complete use of instrumental “voices” by the arranger and is a carry over from a time when band leaders could afford a larger ensemble in order to have a fuller and bigger sound. Typically, the trombone section gets one more (4) and guitar is added for a total of 17 players. |
I'll make the time 81563 .
Thanks for the goodies !
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What I didn’t make clear is that a band leader/arranger can use some variation of the above which is why “standard” is a tricky designation. Thad Jones added a French Horn, Kenton incorporated a section of melophoniums, Dizzy added a percussionist other than the drummer..... |
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Frogman,
Thanks for the info. Complete as usual.
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**** I wonder what brought all this on? ****
If I had to guess? 1968. Makes complete sense. Whole lot going on in 1968 that inspired protest songs and other expressions of protest. Silver’s music has always had an upbeat and accessible vibe to it and it makes sense to me that he would want his music to not be a part of that. The other extreme at the time was the avante garde movement in Jazz which was all about protest. I think our man Horace may have had some conservative leanings.
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Btw, Turrentine sounds fabulous. I would say, the perfect tenor player for these tunes. Something really right about Silver/Turrentine. Love “Rain Dance”, one of my favorites on the record. Interesting tune. |
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I think our man Horace may have had some conservative leanings.*****
No wonder he was so brilliant, talent and brains. Rare combination.
He visualized 'Rain Dance' as Native Americans in a circle dancing for Rain. I never understood if what we call 'Indian' music is really Indian, or just Hollywood.
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